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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 5759 miles / 9268 kilometers / 5004 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Phoenix

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5759.015 miles
  • 9268.236 kilometers
  • 5004.447 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5745.644 miles
  • 9246.717 kilometers
  • 4992.828 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Zurich to Phoenix generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W